Thursday, August 29, 2013

Trash to Treasure Coffee Table

This is truly a trash to treasure project and an easy one at that.  I took my treadle sewing machine base I found at a yard sale last month and a discarded oak dresser top and married the two.  The result was an adorable definitely repurposed coffee table.
The treadle base was a low one, not the table top height that you normally find.

Remember this sewing machine I found and I dismantled it?  There is the base among the ruins.  It was black and dingy looking.
We painted it white, refinished the dresser top and to make it a little bit taller, my husband added a one-inch piece of plywood between the two parts, screwed it all together and there you have it.
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18 comments:

  1. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestAugust 29, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    I have a sewing machine base--you gave me the perfect tabletop for it!! Yours looks great! ~Zuni

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  2. Brynne DelersonAugust 29, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    What a gorgeous, unique coffee table! I love it!
    Visiting from Miss Mustard Seed's link party!

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  3. UnknownAugust 29, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    You are right, that is a SERIOUS trash to treasure project! Hi from your newest follower on bloglovin, GFC, pinterest and facebook! I love a blog that cares about our vintage and antique items! Stop by when you have a sec. We are doing a linky party that you should definitely link up to! Here is the path!
    http://wonderfulathome.blogspot.com/2013/08/wonderful-wednesdays-linky-party-3-with.html

    See you soon!

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  4. Art and SandAugust 29, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    What a great size for a coffee table. I would like to here the story of why the base is so short.

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  5. UnknownAugust 30, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    That's a gorgeous coffee table Maggie - I've never seen a " base " that low but what a lucky find actually!
    Beautiful job!
    Have a great weekend!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  6. Carrie @ lovely etc.August 30, 2013 at 3:03 AM

    Love it! A good repurposing is definitely the best kind of project and I love what you did with this one.

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  7. miss flibbertigibbetAugust 30, 2013 at 3:35 AM

    I've never seen a base that low either so let's ponder that....you live in Calif....Hollywood is in Calif.....The Wizard of Oz was filmed in Hollywood......there were munchkins in The Wizard of Oz......it's a sewing machine for a munchkin....see, easy....

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  8. NanaDianaAugust 30, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    I love it- It turned out great. I still have my Gramma's old sewing machine-xo Diana

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  9. MaureenAugust 30, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Gotta love the easy ones! THey don't come along often enough.

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  10. Irene Helms DesignsAugust 30, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Very unique and clever transformation. I love it!
    Irene

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  11. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresAugust 30, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    I love it as a coffee table. I see so many used as side tables, but this is fabulous!

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  12. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryAugust 30, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    Wow love it. You really did a wonderful job on that. It looks so good as a coffee table. I would have never thought to do that.
    Thanks so much for sharing.
    Mary

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  13. AnneAugust 30, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Amazing transformation Maggie! I don't think I would have thought to do that! Love this!
    xx
    Anne

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  14. AnneAugust 30, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Amazing transformation Maggie! I don't think I would have thought to do that! Love this!
    xx
    Anne

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  15. Danni@SiloHillFarmAugust 31, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    I love it too Maggie! What a fun piece to have around...at least I'd like to have it around here!!

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  16. White Ironstone CottageAugust 31, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Love your repurposed coffee table
    great job
    xo
    Pam

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  17. srpprcrftrAugust 31, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    What a genius idea, it's so different and great looking. Great save for a wonderful vintage piece. You are to be congratulated. Love it, love it.

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  18. CynthiaSeptember 5, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Maggie, you did a fantastic job here. Very unique!

    Cynthia

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